You deserve an award for the choice of music for this video. I don't know if you were going for a slightly creepy mad scientist vibe but you absolutely nailed it. Watching this in the middle of the night in my poorly lit kitchen I was genuinely uncomfortable the entire time. Fantastic job! I look forward to your videos every week and this one did not disappoint.
As a figure painter George it is lovely to see you share this with others, the more we demystify this the more will try, even I got ideas for painting my smaller commission work ❤
@@ifanai I know he’s a professional figure painter, but I have a full time job and a family, so spend about 5 minutes on each figure. Personally I like the shadowed look from the black wash, so won’t be doing it differently.
@@GWilliamsonModels so am I and I have tried many ways of painting been figure painting since 1980’s specialised in 15mm tall figures so I understand, I moved to model railways to work and do things with my late father who was a pioneer in model trains as he started in the mid 1940’s.
Your one of the few who's figure painting technique I really like. I have a different approach and I don't easy attend to try something else out, but this I will try, you got some good base points, specially the two tone primer. My approach is a black primer, from the idea that dark shades lie the deepest. Perhaps a few useful tips from my side to try out, that I think you're going to like, try the Andrea color set skin tones(set of 6 shades), it will help the variation you're looking for in shades. I like the fact that you work with acrylics, as the Andrea color system I work with is also acrylic, and is the best choice for your health. You use an enamel black wash, try diluted Acrylic ink, I think you will be more pleased with that. but make sure it's "Acrylic" ink, other inks will not work. I use the Amsterdam range from Talens(Dutch), but I think Liquitex or Winsor & Newton is more common in the UK, never tried them thou. If you want a super fine flow, ad a drop of "flow improver" from Winsor & Newton.
That’s really good to hear, because I’ve recently been quite heavily critiqued by another figure painter for my techniques. I personally like the look, so won’t stop. But thankyou for the tips, I’ll definitely look into them!
@@GWilliamsonModels Don't let others bring you of your track, I think you're doing a splendid job, I've been model railroading for 50 years, and your still discover new techniques, new products. Like I just learned from you. Always be open to new techniques and products that is the best advice I can give, breaking someone down is easy, but often those who do, have nothing else to show for. On the other hand you must also absorb critique, other wise you think you're good, while it can be improved, but then the person who gives the critique must also be able to pin point what is wrong, and what is the better alternative. Nobody gets good without trial and error, keep that in mind…
@@_RandomPea No, ink is more liquid than paint/ paste, depending on the pigment transparent, but it's not diluted, Diluting simply means adding water or/and flow improver to the paint, or in this case ink, that comes strait out of the factory ready made container, or thinners if you work with oil based paints/ inks. The more medium you ad, in this case water/ flow improver, the the less your tint or tone is applied, but it doesn't mean that the ground base always turn transparent, but for inks transparency is characteristic.
Hello George, just come across this, look forward to studying thus in more detail. You do great tutorials mate. Have you got any tips on painting and weathering roofs? Also, painting livestock is a bit of an unknown for me to make them look less toy like
Welcome aboard! I have painted up a few buildings on the channel, if you find the ‘station’ videos that will help. With regards to figures, I’m no way a figure painting expert, but I find the black wash really reduces the toy look to them. Again, I’ve done a few videos on figures, and there are usually figures being painted in most loco builds, so check those out aswell
@GWilliamsonModels yeh Ive been following since your resin situation, slowly coming across your other content 😂 will definitely take some time out to watch them back
Your great work and inspirational videos have encouraged me to have go at building a model railway myself. Just one small question. How do you attach your models to the cotton bud and then get it off when you’re finished.
If it's a public running day, the dogs should be on leads. If it's not, they are volunteering with their human, and they have enough sense not to run in front of moving trains, they probably don't need a lead. This is based on my experience of living with dogs who were railway enthusiasts! I'm rapidly heading towards being elderly, still wear jeans and a T-shirt, and probably always will!
On the subject of being a cat person I won't ever be because this weekend, both my Edward Thomas & Dolgoch were smashed up by one. Lovely figures however.
Those massive over-scale hands of yours have managed once again to produce some (in two senses of the word) fine work
Cheers, glad you haven’t let them deter from the modelling within
You deserve an award for the choice of music for this video. I don't know if you were going for a slightly creepy mad scientist vibe but you absolutely nailed it. Watching this in the middle of the night in my poorly lit kitchen I was genuinely uncomfortable the entire time. Fantastic job! I look forward to your videos every week and this one did not disappoint.
Ironically, I am a chemistry teacher, so the mad scientist vibe has been approved!
I love these videos, thanks so much for sharing them and your good sense of humor. Humour? Sure. I’ll fake it.
No problem, glad you enjoy them
Delicate touch..I'm glad you did this.....let's see more
Another loco next week, stay tuned!
Great work look forward to seeing more of this
@@Andrew-iq8zf cheers, working on updates as much as I can
Marvelous commentry as usual make your videos a joy to listen to.
Cheers, glad you enjoy it
Great tips, like doing the face and hands first.
Yes it’s good to get them out of the way
As a figure painter George it is lovely to see you share this with others, the more we demystify this the more will try, even I got ideas for painting my smaller commission work ❤
You say that, I’ve had critism from another figure painter for my style 😂 can’t win them all
@@GWilliamsonModels I saw, I never judge a style, do I paint differently.. absolutely but I try to encourage when people share the way they see things
@@ifanai I know he’s a professional figure painter, but I have a full time job and a family, so spend about 5 minutes on each figure.
Personally I like the shadowed look from the black wash, so won’t be doing it differently.
@@GWilliamsonModels so am I and I have tried many ways of painting been figure painting since 1980’s specialised in 15mm tall figures so I understand, I moved to model railways to work and do things with my late father who was a pioneer in model trains as he started in the mid 1940’s.
I’m going to Talyllyn today! I’m hoping to see you there as I’m a fan of your videos)
I would have loved to go, but sadly the family is poorly, so it will have to be next year
The figures look great! You’ve done a wonderful job, I would probably stand there to take photos too!
In all honesty, there isn’t much of Nant Gwernol that isn’t good for photos, but that’s my favourite spot
Thanks for filming friend...another great job there George, this really is going to be something special.👍
Cheers mate, it’s coming on slowly!
Mate this is beautiful
Cheers mate
@@The_Ukrainian_2f cheers
I'm sold, was going to try a basic P4 layout but the prospect of a tail chaser on 400mm width board has changed my plans all together!
Sounds interesting, have fun!
Your one of the few who's figure painting technique I really like.
I have a different approach and I don't easy attend to try something else out, but this I will try, you got some good base points, specially the two tone primer.
My approach is a black primer, from the idea that dark shades lie the deepest.
Perhaps a few useful tips from my side to try out, that I think you're going to like, try the Andrea color set skin tones(set of 6 shades), it will help the variation you're looking for in shades.
I like the fact that you work with acrylics, as the Andrea color system I work with is also acrylic, and is the best choice for your health.
You use an enamel black wash, try diluted Acrylic ink, I think you will be more pleased with that.
but make sure it's "Acrylic" ink, other inks will not work.
I use the Amsterdam range from Talens(Dutch), but I think Liquitex or Winsor & Newton is more common in the UK, never tried them thou.
If you want a super fine flow, ad a drop of "flow improver" from Winsor & Newton.
That’s really good to hear, because I’ve recently been quite heavily critiqued by another figure painter for my techniques. I personally like the look, so won’t stop.
But thankyou for the tips, I’ll definitely look into them!
@@GWilliamsonModels Don't let others bring you of your track, I think you're doing a splendid job, I've been model railroading for 50 years, and your still discover new techniques, new products. Like I just learned from you. Always be open to new techniques and products that is the best advice I can give, breaking someone down is easy, but often those who do, have nothing else to show for. On the other hand you must also absorb critique, other wise you think you're good, while it can be improved, but then the person who gives the critique must also be able to pin point what is wrong, and what is the better alternative.
Nobody gets good without trial and error, keep that in mind…
Diluted acrylic ink? Isn't the acrylic ink already diluted?
@@_RandomPea No, ink is more liquid than paint/ paste, depending on the pigment transparent, but it's not diluted,
Diluting simply means adding water or/and flow improver to the paint, or in this case ink, that comes strait out of the factory ready made container, or thinners if you work with oil based paints/ inks.
The more medium you ad, in this case water/ flow improver, the the less your tint or tone is applied, but it doesn't mean that the ground base always turn transparent, but for inks transparency is characteristic.
@dannyvanstraelen3273 thanks for confirming Danny
Let's hear it! Engine! Engine! Engine!
Engines nearly ready..
Hello George, just come across this, look forward to studying thus in more detail. You do great tutorials mate. Have you got any tips on painting and weathering roofs? Also, painting livestock is a bit of an unknown for me to make them look less toy like
Welcome aboard! I have painted up a few buildings on the channel, if you find the ‘station’ videos that will help.
With regards to figures, I’m no way a figure painting expert, but I find the black wash really reduces the toy look to them. Again, I’ve done a few videos on figures, and there are usually figures being painted in most loco builds, so check those out aswell
@GWilliamsonModels yeh Ive been following since your resin situation, slowly coming across your other content 😂 will definitely take some time out to watch them back
yay
Yay!
Your great work and inspirational videos have encouraged me to have go at building a model railway myself. Just one small question. How do you attach your models to the cotton bud and then get it off when you’re finished.
That’s great to know, best of luck! I superglue the cotton bud on, and just snap it off again after. Super glues brittle so it works well
@@GWilliamsonModels Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply
If it's a public running day, the dogs should be on leads. If it's not, they are volunteering with their human, and they have enough sense not to run in front of moving trains, they probably don't need a lead. This is based on my experience of living with dogs who were railway enthusiasts! I'm rapidly heading towards being elderly, still wear jeans and a T-shirt, and probably always will!
Choice of clothing logged for future projects.
Yea, I was wondering if I should add leads..I may still do that
On the subject of being a cat person I won't ever be because this weekend, both my Edward Thomas & Dolgoch were smashed up by one. Lovely figures however.
Ah yes, they can do that. Though too be fair, my hamsters caused a few issues on the workbench..
I was very sad when it happened, still am. I was rather proud of my Edward Thomas.